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How far is João Pessoa from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) is 1710 miles / 2751 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

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Distance from Praia to João Pessoa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Praia to João Pessoa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1709.564 miles
  • 2751.277 kilometers
  • 1485.571 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1716.485 miles
  • 2762.415 kilometers
  • 1491.585 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Praia to João Pessoa?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

On average, flying from Praia to João Pessoa generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to João Pessoa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA).

Airport information

Origin Nelson Mandela International Airport
City: Praia
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: RAI
ICAO Code: GVNP
Coordinates: 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W
Destination Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
City: João Pessoa
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: JPA
ICAO Code: SBJP
Coordinates: 7°8′44″S, 34°56′55″W